Ontario News

TORONTO — As some Canadians with disabilities face challenges finding work, an upcoming summit is aiming to help those seeking jobs connect with potential employers, while educating the latter on ways to boost accessibility.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals will announce a new leader on March 9, the party announced late Thursday, giving potential candidates just two weeks to decide to run and potential voters less than three weeks to join the party in order to vote.

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Andrei Loshko had three goals and an assist as the Niagara IceDogs thumped the Saginaw Spirit 7-2 on Thursday in the Ontario Hockey League.

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves, Jack Quinn scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres spoiled the Ottawa Senators’ homecoming with a 4-0 victory Thursday night. Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres.

OTTAWA — Jack Quinn scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres spoiled the Ottawa Senators' homecoming with a 4-0 win Thursday night.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have avoided arbitration. The Blue Jays announced Thursday that they agreed to one-year contracts with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, including Guerrero at US$28.

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from traditional TV to international streamers.

TORONTO — More than 80,000 people in Ontario were homeless last year, a new report from the province's municipalities shows, in what is the clearest picture of the issue to date.

HAMILTON — James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11.

PICKERING, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating criminal allegations brought forward by Pickering's city council.